Nasdaq Issues Delisting Notice to Gulf Resources for Delayed 10-K Filing

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Gulf Resources received a formal Nasdaq delisting notice for failing to file its 2025 annual report, initiating a process that could lead to its removal from the exchange if compliance is not regained by October 12, 2026.

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• Formal Delisting Notice Received

  On April 23, 2026, Nasdaq issued a notice of non-compliance due to the company's failure to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

• Compliance Plan Required

  The company has 60 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compliance. If accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension until October 12, 2026, to become current with its filings.

• No Immediate Effect on Listing

  The notice does not immediately affect the listing or trading of the company's common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

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This 8-K reports that Gulf Resources received a formal notice from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with listing rules due to its failure to timely file its 2025 annual report. This follows previous disclosures on April 14, 2026, and April 16, 2026, about the delay in filing the 10-K. While the underlying issue of the delayed filing was known, the formal delisting notice escalates the risk, setting a clear timeline for the company to submit a compliance plan within 60 days and potentially regain compliance by October 12, 2026. Failure to do so could lead to the company's stock being delisted from Nasdaq, which would severely impact its liquidity and investor confidence, especially for a micro-cap company.